Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on the podium with bronze at Turin Grand Prix
Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time
Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long opened his account for the season with a men’s individual bronze medal at the Turin Grand Prix on Saturday.
The left-hander finished No 19 and No 21 at World Cup appearances in Fukuoka in December 2025 and Paris last month, and has reached the podium only twice in 12 competitions since winning Olympic gold at the Grand Palais in Paris 18 months ago.
Speaking through social media after the Turin bronze, Cheung said that his “mental and physical state” had been fluctuating since the Paris Olympics, and “I’ve experienced many new challenges”.
“After several months of rest, reflection and adjustment, I’ve finally been able to gradually regain my familiar feeling in the last two competitions.”
“Standing on the podium again this time is a reminder to myself to rediscover that original passion.”